Summary: Generative AI and language models use complex architectures and large datasets to generate human-like text or speech. These technologies have applications in business and medicine. However, AI may suffer from issues such as bias through training data and the generation of misinformation. Proper safeguards must be implemented to mitigate these negative impacts. When reaching out to customer service of […]
Summary: Many non-stick cookware items contain chemicals called PFAS, that have been indicated in multiple health issues. Overheating non-stick cookware damages it and releases toxic fumes. Scratched non-stick coating leads to plastic particles in food that accumulate in the stomach and kidneys. Other cookware options exist, such as stainless steel, cast iron or enamel coated. Non-stick cookware is amazing; one […]
Summary: Blue light is emitted by artificial and natural light sources alike. For example, by screens and some LEDs but also by the sun. Prolonged exposure to very bright blue light can cause harm to the eyes. TVs, computer- and phone screens are not bright enough to cause damage. Exposure to blue light late in the evening can result in […]
Summary: Scientists use a formalism called the Scientific Method to gain new insights into how the world works. The Scientific Method consists of asking a question, formulating a hypothesis, testing it, and re-evaluating it based on the outcome of the test. Scientific hypotheses can never be proven, but can always be disproved. If a hypothesis has been extensively tested, it […]
Summary: Bluetooth and Wi-Fi are transmitted via electromagnetic waves around 2.4GHz, defined as microwave radiation. The potential danger of electromagnetic radiation depends on both its frequency and its strength. Studies indicate that very strong microwave radiation can cause damage to cells and may cause cancer at a low rate in animals. However, the results of these studies can not be […]
Summary: Most plastics cannot be recycled efficiently. Plastic waste is a global problem, especially in the oceans. Tiny microplastic particles from the oceans or landfill sites have been detected in wild animals and in drinking water. At the moment, it is unclear if microplastics pose a serious health risk to humans. Plastic is everywhere. It is in cars, in computers, […]
Summary: Homeopathy is a form of complementary and alternative medicine based on the principles of ‘like cures like’ and heavy dilution of active substances. Despite extensive investigations, there is currently no scientific evidence that supports the effectiveness of homeopathic therapies in any context. Prescription or usage of homeopathy alternatively to evidence-based medicine therapies can – depending on the patient’s condition […]
Summary: Proteins are an integral part of life, since they carry out most functions of cells. Their function is closely related to their structure. Determining a protein’s structure from its building blocks is very difficult, due to the high degree of interactions between those building blocks. Classically, intricate and time-consuming experiments, such as X-ray crystallography and cryo electron microscopy are […]
Summary: Self-driving cars use different sensory inputs to assess a given situation and react accordingly. They constantly revise and update their decisions according to changes in their surroundings. Self-driving cars can communicate with other vehicles to avoid accidents and to increase traffic flow. Several issues, like accident liability or passenger privacy, still need to be addressed. Self-driving cars are among […]
Summary: Facial recognition technology is used to detect faces in images, extract comparable features from them, and to compare those features to a set of reference features. Recent advances in machine learning have accelerated the development of facial recognition technologies. Facial recognition technology can be used for authentication, identification, and medical diagnosis. The algorithms used in facial recognition reflect biases […]